Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks
2023-03-25- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield: 2
- Servings: 2
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 8:00 h
- Ready In: 8:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
178.8 -
Carbohydrates
5.3 g -
Cholesterol
95.5 mg -
Fat
5.0 g -
Fiber
0.5 g -
Protein
26.3 g -
Saturated Fat
1.2 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
448.7 mg -
Sugar
3.5 g -
Trans Fat
1.6 g -
Unsaturated Fat
1.3 g -
Potassium
352.8 mg
Slow cooker BBQ drumsticks. BBQ drumsticks are the perfect easy and healthy dinner to make on a weeknight. Fall off the bone tender smothered in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce and ready in 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high!
The Benefits of Using a Slow Cooker for Various Cooking Tasks
A slow cooker is a simple kitchen appliance that can cook a wide variety of dishes. It can be used to make soups, stews, and other dishes with long cooking times. Slow cookers are also handy for making tough cuts of meat more tender because they require less time in the oven or on the stove.
Why is Slow Cooker Drumsticks Better than Other Options?
Slow cooker drumsticks are better than other options because they are healthier, easier to make, and taste better.
Cooking chicken in a slow cooker is healthier. The slow cooker cooks the chicken at a lower temperature and it allows the chicken to cook in its own juices which results in less fat. The oven-baked drumettes or oven-cooked chicken wings can be high in sugar and fat because they are cooked at a higher temperature. Skillet fried drumsticks can be unhealthy because they are fried with oil and butter which leads to more calories, fat, and cholesterol.
FAQs About Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks
What are the benefits of slow cooker BBQ drumsticks?
Slow cooker BBQ drumsticks are easy and convenient because you can start cooking them before you leave for work and they will be ready when you get home. They also have a lot less fat than oven-baked or fried drumsticks.
Can I cook these in the oven?
No, you should only use a slow cooker to make these.
What is the best way to thaw frozen drumsticks?
You can either place them in cold water or on a plate with some ice cubes on it.
Slow Cooker BBQ Drumsticks
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Ingredients
- 8 chicken drumsticks, skinned
- 18 0z (540 ml) bottle BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 g) clear honey
Method
Step 1
Grease slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 2
Arrange chicken drumsticks in one layer in a greased slow cooker.
Step 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine BBQ sauce and honey. Mix well and pour mixture over chicken drumsticks.
Step 4
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours, or until done.
Step 5
Remove cooked chicken drumsticks from the slow cooker. Serve hot